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**jaros44sr** · 03-29-2008, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by -Greg72

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Can't believe I never saw this one until now. Your rocker and cab support photos are all too familiar to me lately.

Post up your progress, I don't go over to CK5 anymore. Kurt said you have it blown apart

jb4short · 03-29-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

For a perspective from the rust belt...that cab looks already restored to me. j/k, but seriously, it hardly warrents a complete floor replacement. Is the cost of the sheetmetal and labor to replace a complete floor cheaper or easier than just patching those areas that need it? Even after the floor is done, cab corners and rockers and maybe lower pillars, etc. will still need work in most rusted cabs.

BTW this cab looked great from the top. By the time you do front and rear cab floor supports, outer floors, floors, etc. I think you're ahead of the game with this full floor. Even if I wasn't selling them I would have used our competitor's.

**jaros44sr** · 03-29-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

BTW this cab looked great from the top. By the time you do front and rear cab floor supports, outer floors, floors, etc. I think you're ahead of the game with this full floor. Even if I wasn't selling them I would have used our competitor's.

With the floor patch it runs an extra 8", so you have to calculate your cut and 90 degree bend to match up to the factory seam, this floorboard is already to drop in...Work on your lower A and B, rocker panel and your dun

Blizz · 03-29-2008, 03:13 AM

Question, I may have to do the full floor replacement. It looks like you have the floor that has the floor supports and braces attached. I had already bought the floor supports so I'm wondering if I can get away with buying the naked floor and weld the supports that I already have to it? Or should I just try to sell all the sheet metal that I have and buy the complete (with supports and braces) floor? The reason I ask is because it's more that a $100 price difference between the two when all that's different is the supports that I already own. That $100 could go towards shipping.

**jaros44sr** · 03-29-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blizz

Question, I may have to do the full floor replacement. It looks like you have the floor that has the floor supports and braces attached. I had already bought the floor supports so I'm wondering if I can get away with buying the naked floor and weld the supports that I already have to it? Or should I just try to sell all the sheet metal that I have and buy the complete (with supports and braces) floor? The reason I ask is because it's more that a $100 price difference between the two when all that's different is the supports that I already own. That $100 could go towards shipping.

Sure, you could do that, but either way works. Just more work for you. Soooo, you want to put this in a Blazer/Jimmy? Post up lots of pics., Pls

If it's jimmy bound, you won't need the rear supports

Blizz · 03-29-2008, 03:23 AM

It's for a Blazer and I'd be in WAY over my head so I'd probably have some body guys do it on the side for me...but the floors are pretty bad and it's even gone up the seat supports which aren't in any pans that I know of. So this looks like the best way to go. I'd just hate to spend $120 more to just get the parts that I already have pre-attached. I'm sure I could handle that much. Btw, this complete floor replacement....pretty much has to be done off the frame correct?

**jaros44sr** · 03-29-2008, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Blizz

It's for a Blazer and I'd be in WAY over my head so I'd probably have some body guys do it on the side for me...but the floors are pretty bad and it's even gone up the seat supports which aren't in any pans that I know of. So this looks like the best way to go. I'd just hate to spend $120 more to just get the parts that I already have pre-attached. I'm sure I could handle that much. Btw, this complete floor replacement....pretty much has to be done off the frame correct?

If it is rusted into the seat pans, then yes full floorboard is the way to go. Careful tho, trucks don't have the crossbrace for the forward sear mount, like jimmies do, so save yours as you will need to reinstall it. I don't know if you can get it under the floorpan and on top of the braces that run parallel to the frame.

It may be possible to do it with it still on the frame, considering how the pan drops in from the top

Blizz · 03-29-2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I don't know if you can get it under the floorpan and on top of the braces that run parallel to the frame.

You mean if I were to get the complete floor with supports and braces? So then for me, the naked floor would be the best way to go?

Chevyman63 · 03-29-2008, 04:29 AM

So...are you done yet?

You da man Jim! I can't wait to see this installed.

But shouldn't you be working on the Jimmy? You have a deadline you know.

**jaros44sr** · 03-29-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blizz

You mean if I were to get the complete floor with supports and braces? So then for me, the naked floor would be the best way to go?

Just look into it more, because I haven't dun it, so I can't say. But the naked floor sounds like the rite way to go

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

So...are you done yet?

You da man Jim! I can't wait to see this installed.

But shouldn't you be working on the Jimmy? You have a deadline you know.

Thanks Tim, yeah I'm working with the date in mind. You done getting the old girl blasted yet?

Chevyman63 · 03-29-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Thanks Tim, yeah I'm working with the date in mind. You done getting the old girl blasted yet?

Not yet, my project funds are a little low right now so I've been slowly gathering parts and waiting for the weather to break. Also been busy lately...life.

So I just watch you guys go to town on yours for now. Looking good!

**jaros44sr** · 03-29-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Not yet, my project funds are a little low right now so I've been slowly gathering parts and waiting for the weather to break. Also been busy lately...life.

So I just watch you guys go to town on yours for now. Looking good!

Yeah, I know where your coming from, over the years many a project stalled for differant reasons. Hang in there, they usually get back on track, unless you have 5 feet of snow like Kurt

**jaros44sr** · 03-30-2008, 02:12 AM

Got alittle work dun today, cleaned up some seams. Weird thing is GM put some kinda weldable seam sealer,and where there wasn't any it was rusty, don't know where it went...it stinks when you get it hot

**jaros44sr** · 04-02-2008, 02:31 AM

Update more rusty floor gone

Blizz · 04-02-2008, 05:06 AM

so THAT'S what you're doing with the floor. How are you going to brace it once you cut the braces off?

**jaros44sr** · 04-02-2008, 05:30 AM

I have access to an overhead 'I' beam, thought I could hang the cab by the firewall to give it support. We'll see how it goes, may change my idea as the work progresses. I would like to have the doors on, before I make the final cuts...

vtblazer · 04-02-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Yeah, I know where your coming from, over the years many a project stalled for differant reasons. Hang in there, they usually get back on track, unless you have 5 feet of snow like Kurt

got that right Jim...
Good news though, 50 degrees and windy today, that'll take alot away.

Might I suggest starting up another thread...?
This new project deserves it's own spot light for sure.

Any more progress made in the basement?
I looked across the field at mine the other day.

Chevyman63 · 04-02-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

got that right Jim...
Good news though, 50 degrees and windy today, that'll take alot away.

Might I suggest starting up another thread...?
This new project deserves it's own spot light for sure.

Any more progress made in the basement?
I looked across the field at mine the other day.

How about that wind. I'm sitting here wondering if the house is going to blow over. They're saying 50 mph today. But at least it's warm.

I agree on the thread, this is quite a project and one of the first I've seen using the new floor.

And Kurt, were you looking at your Blazer or swb, or is there another one that we don't know about yet?

vtblazer · 04-02-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

How about that wind. I'm sitting here wondering if the house is going to blow over. They're saying 50 mph today. But at least it's warm.

I agree on the thread, this is quite a project and one of the first I've seen using the new floor.

And Kurt, were you looking at your Blazer or swb, or is there another one that we don't know about yet?

Yeah, was talking about the blazer build.
Up there today working on the yellow blazer, as soon as it's done, mines in!

Chevyman63 · 04-02-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yeah, was talking about the blazer build.
Up there today working on the yellow blazer, as soon as it's done, mines in!

Now that's good news!

**jaros44sr** · 04-02-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

got that right Jim...
Good news though, 50 degrees and windy today, that'll take alot away.

Might I suggest starting up another thread...?
This new project deserves it's own spot light for sure.

Any more progress made in the basement?
I looked across the field at mine the other day.

The actual build is in the projects...Grant Wheelen Project, I'm not the project manager on it

If I find my cheet of paper to tell me how to link it, I'll post it up. It's a pretty cool project, check it out

I'm trying to figure out how to put a full floorboard in a Jimmy, and I thought the fit was good here. Maybe if we put in Tim's he'll be ready for the Mich. run

From what I can tell, the crossmember is an issue, and you have to cut out the low hump, and shorten the lenght and reflange it to a 90 degree bend

Oh yes the one in the basement, forgot about her... new nose job, '67 cowl hood and inner fenders. Scap the '72 grille suround and build new eyebrows to match the '67 hood lenght
I'll try to post up pics next time

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

How about that wind. I'm sitting here wondering if the house is going to blow over. They're saying 50 mph today. But at least it's warm.

I agree on the thread, this is quite a project and one of the first I've seen using the new floor.

And Kurt, were you looking at your Blazer or swb, or is there another one that we don't know about yet?

He used to have a Suburban back there too! Almost bought the front clip off of it

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yeah, was talking about the blazer build.
Up there today working on the yellow blazer, as soon as it's done, mines in!

Chevyman63 · 04-02-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I'm trying to figure out how to put a full floorboard in a Jimmy, and I thought the fit was good here. Maybe if we put in Tim's he'll be ready for the Mich. run

From what I can tell, the crossmember is an issue, and you have to cut out the low hump, and shorten the lenght and reflange it to a 90 degree bend.

I'm hoping I'll just have to replace inner and outer rockers, A and B posts and kick panels. The rocker/torsion boxes are in good shape and the floor looks pretty good too. But you know how that goes. I think I'll have more work with the firewall/windshield frame swap. The donor tub is in much better shape than the original was. Should be fun! I'm sure I'll have tons of questions for both of you seasoned pro's.

**jaros44sr** · 04-02-2008, 10:54 PM

That's it! No more calling me names

Chevyman63 · 04-02-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

That's it! No more calling me names

Sorry.

**jaros44sr** · 04-03-2008, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Sorry.

Ya can call Kurt that, he likes it

03-29-2008, 03:13 AM	#404
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: PO has me PO'd Question, I may have to do the full floor replacement. It looks like you have the floor that has the floor supports and braces attached. I had already bought the floor supports so I'm wondering if I can get away with buying the naked floor and weld the supports that I already have to it? Or should I just try to sell all the sheet metal that I have and buy the complete (with supports and braces) floor? The reason I ask is because it's more that a $100 price difference between the two when all that's different is the supports that I already own. That $100 could go towards shipping. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

03-29-2008, 03:23 AM	#406
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: PO has me PO'd It's for a Blazer and I'd be in WAY over my head so I'd probably have some body guys do it on the side for me...but the floors are pretty bad and it's even gone up the seat supports which aren't in any pans that I know of. So this looks like the best way to go. I'd just hate to spend $120 more to just get the parts that I already have pre-attached. I'm sure I could handle that much. Btw, this complete floor replacement....pretty much has to be done off the frame correct? __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon Last edited by Blizz; 03-29-2008 at 03:34 AM.

03-29-2008, 04:29 AM	#409
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd So...are you done yet? You da man Jim! I can't wait to see this installed. But shouldn't you be working on the Jimmy? You have a deadline you know. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

03-30-2008, 02:12 AM	#413
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd Got alittle work dun today, cleaned up some seams. Weird thing is GM put some kinda weldable seam sealer,and where there wasn't any it was rusty, don't know where it went...it stinks when you get it hot __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 03-30-2008 at 02:20 AM.

04-02-2008, 02:31 AM	#414
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd Update more rusty floor gone __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-02-2008, 05:06 AM	#415
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: PO has me PO'd so THAT'S what you're doing with the floor. How are you going to brace it once you cut the braces off? __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

04-02-2008, 05:30 AM	#416
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd I have access to an overhead 'I' beam, thought I could hang the cab by the firewall to give it support. We'll see how it goes, may change my idea as the work progresses. I would like to have the doors on, before I make the final cuts... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-02-2008, 10:54 PM	#423
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: PO has me PO'd That's it! No more calling me names __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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